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Torbjörn Gräslund is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), specializing in protein engineering with a focus on the design of proteins for medical applications. His research primarily aims at tailor-making probes for radionuclide molecular imaging, developing immunotoxins, and creating antibody-drug conjugates for cancer therapy. Prof. Gräslund has contributed significantly to the development of fusion-partner technologies that enhance the half-life and therapeutic efficacy of protein drugs. His recent work includes the evaluation of various affibody molecules for imaging insulin-like growth factor type 1 receptors and the design of specific cytotoxic fusion constructs targeting HER2-overexpressing tumors. He is actively exploring several applications for FcRn-mediated delivery systems and is involved in numerous projects that aim to create more effective medical therapies through innovative protein design.
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